CHICAGO (August 15, 2017) – The United Bid Committee of the United States, Mexico and Canada officially started its outreach for cities to declare their interest to serve as Official Host Cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ by sending Requests for Information (RFIs) to 44 cities across the three nations. The RFI asks each city to declare its interest to take part in the bid process bRead more

With just two weeks until U.S. Men’s National Team camp kicks off ahead of World Cup Qualifiers against Costa Rica and at Honduras, players are doing their best to make sure they are in Bruce Arena’s plans for the two crucial matches.
In Seattle, U.S. MNT forwards Jordan Morris and Clint Dempsey linked up the only goal in Sounders FC’s big 1-0 victory against Sporting KC. In tRead more

Morocco has also decided to bid for the 2026 World Cup. What does that mean for the U.S., Mexico and Canada bid?
“We’ve always been prepared for the fact that there’ll be other people who are interested in this. It shows how valuable and important the World Cup is. Regardless of whether other countries were bidding, we would treat this as a competition. Whether it was in the naRead more

CHICAGO (August 11, 2017) – The United Bid of the United States, Mexico and Canada will be competing against Morocco for the opportunity to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ after FIFA announced earlier today that the African country has officially submitted their intention to participate in process. The deadline for Member Associations to inform FIFA of their intention to bid was Read more

The start of the English Premier League campaign, the beginning of the German DFB-Pokal and a load of Major League Soccer matches highlight this weekend’s MNT on TV schedule.
Here’s a sample of viewing opportunities for the weekend:
On Saturday, Geoff Cameron and Stoke City open up the Premier League campaign when they visit Everton at Goodison Park (10 a.m. ET; CNBC).
FreRead more

The 2017-18 English Premier League season kicks off this weekend, while the second-tier English League Championship got things started last week. With World Cup Qualifying hitting the home stretch and a potential spot in Russia on the line, performance with a club will be critical to each player’s hopes for a shot at the World Cup.
Here’s a look an outlook for U.S. MNT players in Read more

U.S. Men’s National Team players returned for the first full week of club duty following the triumph in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Along with the trophy winners, a handful of U.S. internationals kicked off their seasons in Europe.
The week began south of the border when Paul Arriola tallied his first goal of the new campaign in Club Tijuana’s 1-0 Copa MX win against Puebla onRead more

CHICAGO (Aug. 4, 2017) – Legendary U.S. National Team players and former U.S. captains Carlos Bocanegra and Julie Foudy, as well as U.S. Soccer Foundation President and CEO Ed Foster-Simeon, will join the Board for the United Bid Committee of Canada, Mexico and the United States that will oversee the bidding process to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ to North America.
The three new boarRead more

CHICAGO (Aug. 3, 2017) – Briana Scurry and Dr. Joe Machnik have been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Scurry was selected on the Player Ballot and Machnik on the Builder Ballot. Details about the induction ceremony will be released at a later date.
Scurry is one of the most prolific and successful goalkeepers in U.S. Women’s National Team history. She played Read more

The U.S. Men's National Team took home its sixth all-time confederation championship with a victory over Jamaica in the 2017 Gold Cup Final on Wednesday night. It's the team's first Gold Cup title since 2013, adding to championships in 1991, 2002, 2005 and 2007. Read more

Back in March, U.S. MNT head coach Bruce Arena said that a perfect year would be to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup and qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Those comments were made at a time when the returning U.S. manager had led the team in just two friendlies and prior to coaching his first games in Final Round of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, in which the United States held zero points. A littRead more

The 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup ended in the best way possible with Wednesday’s 2-1 win against Jamaica. Take a numerical look back at the month-long tournament below:
88 – The minute Jordan Morris scored the USA’s game-winner in the 2-1 Final victory against Jamaica, standing as the latest regulation time goal in Gold Cup history.
57 – Clint Dempsey’s recRead more

The U.S. Men’s National Team utilized goals from Jozy Altidore and Jordan Morris to defeat Jamaica 2-1 and claim the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup in front of 63,032 fans at Levi’s Stadium. The victory marks the USA’s sixth all-time confederation championship and makes Bruce Arena the first head coach to win the competition on three occasions. Read more

Moments after the final whistle at Levi’s Stadium where Jordan Morris had scored in the 88th minute to lift the United States to the Gold Cup title, the young striker sounded more relieved than elated. “I was nervous the whole second half,” an emotional Morris said. “I just wanted to make up for their goal.”
That goal in the 50th minute leveled the game at 1-1, when Read more

The U.S. Men’s National Team celebrates after defeating Jamaica 2-1 to claim the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup at Levi’s Stadium. The victory marks the USA’s sixth all-time confederation championship and makes Bruce Arena the first head coach to win the competition on three occasions. Read more

The U.S. Men’s National Team utilized goals from Jozy Altidore and Jordan Morris to defeat Jamaica 2-1 and claim the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup in front of 63,032 fans at Levi’s Stadium. The victory marks the USA’s sixth all-time confederation championship and makes Bruce Arena the first head coach to win the competition on three occasions. Read more

As veteran forward Clint Dempsey prepares to move into the U.S. MNT’s all-time scoring lead, here are five things you should know about Deuce:
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Dempsey plays for Nacogdoches High School
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Playing in a Final is something special, and in soccer most players never even get the opportunity.
The current U.S. Men’s National Team roster that heads into Wednesday’s CONCACAF Gold Cup Final against Jamaica has a wide variety of experience in championship matches, and all have slightly different outlooks on what’s ahead against the Reggae Boyz.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (July 26, 2017) – The U.S. Men’s National Team utilized goals from Jozy Altidore and Jordan Morris to defeat Jamaica 2-1 and claim the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup in front of 63,032 fans at Levi’s Stadium. The victory marks the USA’s sixth all-time confederation championship and makes Bruce Arena the first head coach to win the competition on three occasions.

In another match where the U.S. managed most of the possession, the game’s first chance also served as a pivotal moment. In the 19th minute, Altidore picked up a loose ball and blasted an effort from distance that saw Jamaica ‘keeper Andre Blake sprawl out to make the save. Kellyn Acosta followed up the rebound, but Blake got enough of a touch to slow his effort down before Damion Lowe cleared it off the line. While the danger subsided, Jamaica suffered a serious blow as Blake injured his hand on the play and was replaced by Dwayne Miller in the 23rd minute.

Just before halftime, captain Michael Bradley was fouled 30 yards from goal following a nice build-up through midfield. On the ensuing free kick, Altidore stepped up and curled a brilliant effort over the Jamaica wall before it squeezed past Miller and inside the upper left corner to send the U.S. into the locker room with a 1-0 lead.

While the goal could have been back-breaking, Jamaica came out of the locker room still inspired and pulled level in the 50th minute when Kemar Lawrence’s corner kick from the right picked out Je-Vaughn Watson in stride before the midfielder volleyed home his effort at the back post.

The match opened up after Jamaica’s leveler with both teams carving out goal-scoring opportunities only to be denied by excellent goalkeeping at both ends. However, the USA’s relentless pressure finally told in the 88th minute when substitute Gyasi Zardes sent a cross into the Reggae Boyz’ six-yard box. The resulting clearance was knocked down by Clint Dempsey into the path of Morris, who rifled a shot into the top right corner for the game winner.

The victory marks the sixth time the U.S. has lifted the Gold Cup, having previously done so in 1991, 2002, 2005, 2007 and 2013. Having guided the U.S. to confederation titles in 2002 and 2005, the victory also makes Bruce Arena the first head coach to win three Gold Cups.
Next on the Schedule: The U.S. MNT shifts its focus back to booking its ticket to Russia when it faces Costa Rica on Matchday 7 of the Final Round of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying on Friday, Sept. 1. Kickoff from Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. is set for 6:30 p.m. ET and the match can be seen live on ESPN and Univision Networks. Social: Twitter (@ussoccer; @ussoccer_esp); Facebook; Instagram; Snapchat (ussoccer_mnt)
Goal Scoring Rundown:
USA – Jozy Altidore, 45th minute: The U.S. broke through just before the break when a nice build up through the midfield saw Michael Bradley fouled about 30 yards from goal. Jozy Altidore and Kellyn Acosta stood over the dead ball before Altidore stepped up and curled a right footed effort over the wall and inside the top left post. USA 1, JAM 0 [WATCH]

JAM – Je-Vaughn Watson (Kemar Lawrence), 50th minute: Jamaica charged out of the halftime break and like they have throughout the tournament, took advantage of a dead ball situation after earning a corner kick. On the take, Kemar Lawrence drove a perfect ball to the back post that met Je-Vaughn Watson sneaking in volley home the equalizer. USA 1, JAM 1

USA – Jordan Morris (Clint Dempsey), 88th minute: As extra time loomed, the USA poured on the pressure and carved out the match-winning moment when Gyasi Zardes drove down the right touchline before crossing into the heart of the Jamaica box where the ball was only partially cleared. Clint Dempsey was able to knock the ball down into the path of an onrushing Morris who blasted a shot through a crowd of Jamaica players and into the top right corner, sealing the dramatic title win for the MNT. USA 2, JAM 1 [WATCH] FINAL

Key Saves and Defensive Stops:JAM – Andre Blake and Damion Lowe, 19th minute: The first opportunity of the match came when Altidore took advantage of the space given to him by the Reggae Boyz back line and blasted a swerving effort that saw Andre Blake sprawl to his left to make an impressive first save. Kellyn Acosta pounced on the rebound, but Blake recovered to deflect the follow-up. As the ball neared the goal line, Damion Lowe shielded it out of danger. The play was reflective of Blake’s impressive display throughout the tournament, but forced the goalkeeper out of the match with a hand injury.

JAM – Dwayne Miller, 26th minute: Having replaced Blake just moments before, Dwayne Miller got a solid first touch on the ball when he came out to claim Michael Bradley’s free kick from the left in traffic.

JAM – Dwayne Miller, 63rd minute: In a rare moment, the U.S. caught Jamaica out in transition, building up through the middle before pushing the ball around the outside of the box. Finally, Darlington Nagbe picked out Jorge Villafaña in space, before the left back curled a beautiful cross to Paul Arriola whose snap header at the back post was well held by Miller.

JAM – Dwayne Miller, 73rd minute: A build-up through midfield saw Dempsey play for Altidore, before the U.S. forward laid off for Jordan Morris on the right. The striker ran on to the ball before his blistering effort was pushed out for a corner kick by Miller.

USA – Tim Howard, 74th minute: Jamaica quickly transitioned form a U.S. corner and broke up the field, where Darren Mattocks laid off a pass for Oniel Fisher in the right corner. There the winger returned the pass for Mattocks, whose redirected pass was smothered by Howard.

JAM – Dwayne Miller, 75th minute: Back the other way, the U.S. nearly pulled back ahead with 15 minutes remaining in regulation when a simple pass from Michael Bradley found Villafaña with space on the left. The defender sent a picture-perfect cross for Clint Dempsey, who rose unmarked at the penalty spot and snapped his header to the lower left corner where Miller got a touch to push it off the left post.

JAM – Dwayne Miller, 86th minute: A free kick from Clint Dempsey deflected off the Jamaica wall and pinged off Jordan Morris in the area. The ball fell for Matt Besler, who had his quick effort saved by Miller.

NOTES:

The U.S. claimed its sixth Gold Cup crown in its 10th appearance in the championship match.

U.S. MNT head coach Bruce Arena is now the only head coach to claim the Gold Cup on three occasions, previously guiding the USA to crowns in 2002 and 2005.

Forward Jozy Altidore tallied his 39th career international goal, fourth all-time in the Gold Cup and third against Jamaica.

The USA has won its last nine matches in which Altidore has scored.

For the first time since returning as U.S. MNT head coach, Arena utilized the same starting XI from the team’s previous match, Saturday’s 2-0 Semifinal win vs. Costa Rica.

With an average age of 25 years, 280 days, this was the U.S. MNT’s third youngest lineup to start a Gold Cup Final, behind 1991 (23 years, 188 days) and 2007 (25 years, 254 days).

While Bradley was part of the 2007 Gold Cup championship, this is the first Final he’s played in and won with the U.S. MNT.

Tim Howard made two saves to earn his 61st career win.

Earning his third start of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Jordan Morris is the only U.S. player to appear in all six matches in the tournament.

Full backs Graham Zusi and Jorge Villafaña made their team-leading 11th appearances of 2017.

Kellyn Acosta and Michael Bradley paired in central midfield for the third time this year, previously partnering in the USA’s 1-1 World Cup Qualifying draw at Mexico on June 11 and Saturday’s 2-0 Semifinal win vs. Costa Rica.

Besler and Gonzalez paired in central defense for the third time at this year’s Gold Cup; also working together in the USA’s 1-1 draw vs. Panama on July 8 and Saturday’s 2-0 Semifinal win vs. Costa Rica.

Jordan Morris and Jozy Altidore also partnered up front for the third time overall. The duo first worked together in a 1-0 friendly win against Canada on Feb. 5, 2016 and again in Saturday’s 2-0 Semifinal win vs. Costa Rica.

The U.S. finished with 13 goals scored by nine different players over the course of its six tournament matches. Jozy Altidore and Omar Gonzalez tallied twice, while Jordan Morris led the U.S. with three goals.

The USA is 15-2-8 all-time vs. Jamaica and 12-1-3 on U.S. soil.

The U.S. holds a 4-1-0 edge vs. the Reggae Boyz in Gold Cup play.

U.S. MNT head coach Bruce Arena holds a 6-0-5 all-time record against Jamaica

Having gone 9-0-5 since Arena returned as head coach, the team’s current 14-match unbeaten streak is the longest to start a U.S. MNT head coaching tenure.